Owen Kilgour Smith
Doncaster,South Yorkshire
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in safety implementation, auditing safety, quality, efficiency, and upholding industry standards. Demonstrates strong data-driven decision-making, IT proficiency, and problem-solving capabilities. Skilled in staff development, leadership, and fostering effective networking solutions while maintaining a proactive approach to personal growth. Adept at enhancing organisational performance through people skills and analytical insight. Committed to driving continuous improvement in operational excellence and team success. Driven and highly adaptable, easily fosters collaboration and resolves conflicts in team settings. Excels in strategic planning and empowering team members, utilising strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Amazon Resale Team Lead
Amazon Warehousing (LBA2)
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to company safety, quality & productivity standards.
- Improved departments quality by implementing efficient strategies.
- Identified skill gaps within the team and organised relevant training sessions.
- Facilitated open dialogue with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.
- Collaborated with other UK sites and EU Operations teams as a part of the external repair transshipment project.
- Liaised with senior management on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights.
- Deep-dive data to find defects in processes and highlight knowledge gaps.
- Monitored team performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Yard Team Lead
Amazon Logistics (DDN1)
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
12.2023 - 07.2024
- I oversaw the dispatch of 200 – 250 vans per day with my dedicated yard marshal team.
- Held daily start of shift meetings to keep my team informed on safe work practices & other information which was pivotal for having a safe and successful shift.
- I took ownership of Vehicle Safety Audit's to ensure the compliance met the 95% completion target of DDN1's delivery service provider vehicles.
- Ordered and supplied all yard marshals with correct PPE to ensure they had everything they required to be safe and comfortable while working in the yard.
- Worked along side 12 different third party delivery service providers, ensuring they followed Amazon's safety & operational requirements.
Amazon Associate
Amazon Logistics (DDN1)
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Gained a distinction grade in a Business Improvement Technique apprenticeship.
- Supported with the dispatch of shipments to Amazon customers. This includes, ensuring delivery drivers arrive and depart the station on time everyday.
- A founding member of DDN1's warehouse safety committee. Where I gathered feedback, created and implemented improvements to make my workspace as safe as possible.
- Amazon Ambassador - training and developing new hires to Amazon and current employees of Amazon to increase their skill set and enhance their capabilities in day to day work.
Education
GCSEs -
Armthorpe Academy
Doncaster 09.2013 - 06.2018
A-Levels -
New College Doncaster
Doncaster 09.2018 - 05.2020
BTEC - Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Qualitrain
Doncaster 05.2022 - 06.2023
Skills
- Safety implementation & withholding standards
- Data Driven
- Skilled with IT
- Auditing safety, quality & efficiency
- People skills
- Problem solving and analysis
- Networking solutions
- Proactive in personal development
- Staff development and leadership
Timeline
Amazon Resale Team Lead
Amazon Warehousing (LBA2)
08.2024 - Current
Yard Team Lead
Amazon Logistics (DDN1)
12.2023 - 07.2024
BTEC - Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Qualitrain
05.2022 - 06.2023
Amazon Associate
Amazon Logistics (DDN1)
10.2020 - 12.2023
A-Levels -
New College Doncaster
09.2018 - 05.2020
GCSEs -
Armthorpe Academy
09.2013 - 06.2018
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